The Department of Management at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Strategic Management to begin Fall 2025 at the Assistant Professor level. Experienced assistant professors are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to conduct research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach courses in Strategic Management at the undergraduate, master's, or doctoral level, participate in department and school governance activities, and perform related duties as assigned.

The AACSB-International accredited Mike Ilitch School of Business prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers, advances the boundaries of scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and enhances the economic vitality of the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and beyond through its programs, research, and community engagement. Established in 1946, the business school was renamed in 2015 in recognition of a $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch. Thanks to this lead investment, a new state-of-the-art building opened in the heart of the District Detroit in 2018. For more information, visit ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu.

The Management Department comprises a collegial group of faculty in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management. Department faculty publish in top-tier journals, such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and Organizational Research Methods. The department offers programs at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels.

Application Procedures

Final applications will be submitted online and will require a CV, cover letter, teaching evaluations, research statement, and teaching statement. Interested candidates need to apply online at http://jobs.wayne.edu. Search for the posting “Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management (F97706)”. We will begin reviewing applicants on February 17^th. Letters of recommendation and inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jaegul Lee at jaegul.lee@wayne.edu. 

Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in Management or a related field from an AACSB-accredited program, a record or evidence of potential to publish in leading academic journals, and a record of service to the profession. Desirable candidates will have experience teaching Strategic Management courses and can establish effective relationships with faculty and staff. Salary and benefits packages are competitive.

About Wayne State University

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit www.wayne.edu.

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